Manager, Social Value and Inclusion

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: VicGrid

**Salary**: $128,483 - $150,209

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/1825099

VicGrid is where you want to be If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria.

The Manager, Social Value and Inclusion will be responsible for leading policy development to help generate community acceptance of and support for Victoria's future Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). The position will be responsible for developing ‘place-based' policy and programs deliver benefits to commmunities and Traditional Owners under the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF).

We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.

What you will deliver

Develop and present expert policy, strategic, and authoritative advice, and documentation, briefings, correspondence, submissions and reports to articulate social value concepts for a range of audiences including Ministers, departmental executives, and stakeholders.
- Lead the development and implementation of ‘place-based' policy and program design to recognise the role that host communities and landholders play in supporting REZs through delivering positive social outcomes.
- Manage complex and time-critical projects, recognising barriers and developing effective solutions to deal with them. Actively managing risks and working with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of tasks.
- Lead social value discussions with VicGrid and government stakeholders, consultants, AEMO, communities, Traditional Owners, network service providers (NSPs) and other industry representatives.

What you will bring
- Your demonstrated leadership and collaborative working style.
- An understanding of government, public policy, legislative and parliamentary processes.
- A track record of delivering outcomes in challenging and complex policy, regulatory and/or technical environments with government and non-government stakeholders.
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in social policy or similar field.

Other relevant information:

- To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
- **This is designated position under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.**

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

VicGrid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA). VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

This is a 2-year fixed term position available until September 2026. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and a one page summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 24th October 2024.